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Asian pear vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Asian pears and maraschino cherries different?

  • Maraschino cherries are higher than Asian pears in copper, iron, and calcium.
  • Asian pears contain 6 times more potassium than maraschino cherries. Asian pears contain 121mg of potassium, while maraschino cherries contain 21mg.
  • Asian pears are lower in sugar.

Pears, asian, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +186%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.049g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asian pear Maraschino cherry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Maraschino cherry DV% diff.
Copper 0.05mg 0.143mg 10%
Carbs 10.65g 41.97g 10%
Calories 42kcal 165kcal 6%
Calcium 4mg 54mg 5%
Iron 0mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.5µg 3%
Potassium 121mg 21mg 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.012mg 2%
Folate 8µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 3.6g 3.2g 2%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0mg 1%
Protein 0.5g 0.22g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 3mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 4mg 1%
Fats 0.23g 0.21g 0%
Net carbs 7.05g 38.77g N/A
Sugar 7.05g 38.77g N/A
Sodium 0mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.054mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.012g 0.039g 0%
Choline 5.1mg 4.3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0.049g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Maraschino cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Asian pear
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asian pear
Asian pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.